Julia Child Cheesecloth Turkey Recipe
The Julia Child Cheesecloth Turkey Recipe is a true classic. It makes the juiciest turkey you will ever eat.
Ingredients
- One 14-pound fresh whole turkey.
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter.
- 1/2 cup of dry white wine.
- 2 tablespoons of salt.
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
- 1 sliced onion and two carrots.
- Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary.
Instructions
Prep the Bird
- Clean the turkey and pat it very dry. Season the inside with salt and pepper.
Prepare the Liquid
- Melt butter and wine in a small pan. This mixture keeps the turkey very moist.
Soak the Cloth
- Dip the cheesecloth into the butter and wine. Make sure it is fully wet.
Drape the Turkey
- Lay the wet cloth over the turkey breast. It should cover the legs too.
Roast the Turkey
- Put the bird in a 325 degree oven. Pour extra liquid over the cloth hourly.
Remove the Cloth
- Take the cloth off for the last hour. This makes the skin very crispy.
Notes
- Always use real butter for the best flavor.
- Do not use a flavored wine for this.
- Make sure the cheesecloth is 100% cotton.
- Let the turkey rest before you slice it.
- This keeps the juices inside the meat.
- Use a thermometer to check the temperature.